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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,817.40, 446,747.70 and 179,233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,817.40, 446,747.70 and 179,233.40 is: 268,863.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,817.40 : 446,747.70 = 179,233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,817.40/446,747.70 = 179,233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,817.40x = 446,747.70 × 179,233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,817.40x = 80,072,109,213.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,072,109,213.18/297,817.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,863.10

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